Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 3.3% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $178,740 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% more expensive in Ames
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  5.0% lower
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